No Copyright (ɔ) Title: Seerah of Hadhrat Muhammad Author: Hadhrat Moulana Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi Saahib Published by: Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Ta’limi Board 4 Third Avenue P.O.Box 26024 Isipingo Beach 4115 South Africa Tel: (+27) 31 912 2172 Fax: (+27) 31 902 9268 E-mail: info@talimiboardkzn.org Website: www.talimiboardkzn.org First edition: Rajab 1426 Second edition: Muharram 1427 Third edition: Muharram 1428 Fourth edition: Shawwaal 1428 Fifth edition: Zul Hijjah 1432 Sixth edition: Shawwaal 1436 Seventh edition: Ramadhaan 1439 Permission is granted for reprinting this booklet without any alterations. A humble appeal is made to the readers to offer suggestions/corrections to improve the quality of this publication. May Allah Ta’ala reward you for this. The author, translators, editors and typesetters humbly request your duas for them, their parents, families, asaatiza and mashaaikh.

Contents.... NOTES TO THE TEACHER .......................................................................................... 1

BIRTH OF NABI ......................................................................................... 4

LINEAGE (FAMILY TREE) ........................................................................................... 4

UPBRINGING OF NABI ............................................................................. 5

FIRST JOURNEY TO SHAAM (SYRIA) ......................................................................... 8

SECOND JOURNEY TO SHAAM (SYRIA) .................................................................... 9

FIRST NIKAH (MARRIAGE) ....................................................................................... 11

THE NAMES OF NABI’S CHILDREN ........................................................ 12

THE NAMES OF NABI’S HONOURABLE WIVES ...................................... 12

CHARACTER AND DEALINGS BEFORE NUBUWAT (PROPHETHOOD) .................... 14

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NABI AND A RASOOL ............................................. 17

THE PERIOD OF NABI’S NUBUWAT ....................................................... 18

THE BEGINNING OF TABLEEGH (CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF ALLAH TA’ALA) 20

PUBLIC PREACHING OF ISLAM AND ITS OPPOSITION ........................................... 20

PERSECUTION AND DIFFICULTIES ......................................................................... 21

BRIBERY .................................................................................................................. 23

FIRST HIJRAT (TO LEAVE ONES HOME FOR THE SAKE OF ISLAM) TO HABSHA, 5TH YEAR OF NUBUWAT ............................................................................................... 25

FAILED ATTEMPTS OF THE DISBELIEVERS ............................................................. 25

TAAIF (10TH YEAR OF NUBUWAT) ........................................................................... 29

MI’RAAJ (10TH YEAR OF NUBUWAT) ....................................................................... 33

LESSONS OF MI’RAAJ ............................................................................................. 36

ISLAM IN MADINAH TAYYIBAH .............................................................................. 42

FIRST MADRASAH IN MADINAH MUNAWWARAH ................................................ 44

HIJRAT (MIGRATION) TO MADINAH MUNAWWARAH ........................................... 48

THE CAVE OF SAUR ................................................................................................ 52

TO MADINAH MUNAWWARAH .............................................................................. 55

THE UNSEEN HELP OF ALLAH TA’ALA ................................................................... 55

MU’JIZAH (MIRACLE) OF NABI .............................................................. 58

THE BEGINNING OF THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR ....................................................... 60

ENTRANCE INTO MADINAH MUNAWWARAH ....................................................... 62

MASJID-UN-NABAWI ............................................................................. 63

MU-AAKHAAT (BROTHERHOOD) ........................................................................... 65

TREATY WITH THE JEWS ......................................................................................... 68

AZAAN .................................................................................................................... 71

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Notes to the Teacher

All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala. Durood and Salaam be upon our

master Sayyidina Rasulullah . It is only with the Fadhal

and grace of Allah Ta’ala that He has granted us an opportunity to

teach the noble Seerah of His beloved Nabi . If we can

instil the true love for Nabi into the hearts and minds of

our young learners, we have achieved our greatest objective. If

every child in our class leaves with this feeling in his/her heart that

Nabi is my hero and he is my role model in life, then

there is no greater achievement for us in this 21st century. May

Allah Ta’ala bless us all with His true love and the love of His Nabi

and may He give us the ability to follow every sunnah of

our beloved Nabi .

Please take note of the following points when teaching the Seerah

of Rasulullah :

1. Make a chart with all the important dates and events and put

it up on the wall in the classroom. Also give each child a copy

of the same on an A4 page.

2. Make flash cards for the difficult terms and definitions

together with their explanations e.g. Mu-aakhaat, Ansaar,

Hijrat, etc.

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3. Make sure that pupils understand the “lessons learnt” from

each lesson. Take out extra time to drum these lessons into

the minds of the children.

4. During the year, give the children assignments and tests on

the lessons learnt thus far.

5. After each lesson, make the children complete the relevant

worksheets. Pupils should be made to answer these questions

on their own.

General Guidelines

Come well prepared for the lesson

Summarise the previous lesson before commencing a new

lesson.

Introduce the new lesson to the class by asking them general

questions about the new lesson.

Ensure that your lesson is properly time framed.

Write down important / key words on the board.

If you cannot take the children to Badar, bring Badar to the

children.

Do not just read the text out of a text book. Be active, full of life

and expressive when teaching a lesson.

Divorce your chair and marry the chalkboard.

Summarise the lesson with quick oral questions.

Make a written note of any weak area found in the lesson so

that you can rectify it at a later stage.

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Keywords

Subah Saadiq Abdullah Barrah Aaminah

Suwaibah Haleemah

Sa’diyah Banu Sa’ad

12th Rabi-ul-Awwal

Birth of Nabi

Our Nabi was born on Monday, 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal

(20th April 571), at the time of subah saadiq (early dawn).

Lineage (Family tree)

Our Nabi’s father’s name was Abdullah. His lineage from

his father is as follows:

Muhammad bin (the son of) Abdullah, bin Abdul

Muttalib, bin Haashim bin Abd-e-Manaaf.

Our Nabi’s respected mother’s name was Aaminah. His

lineage from his mother is as follows:

Muhammad bin Aaminah, bint (daughter of) Wahb,

bin A’bd-e-Manaf.

Nabi’s paternal grandmother’s (father’s mother [dadi])

name was Faatima and his maternal grandmother’s (mother’s

mother [nani]) name was Barrah. He belonged to the Banu

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Haashim family and was from the Quraish tribe. Nabi

did not have any brothers or sisters.

Upbringing of Nabi

Nabi was first breastfed by his mother and then by

Suwaybah, the freed slave of his uncle, Abu Lahab who out of

happiness of his nephew’s birth, freed Suwaybah .

Thereafter, Nabi was breastfed by Haleemah Sa’diyah

. She belonged to the Banu Sa’ad tribe. Two years later,

Haleemah brought Nabi back to his mother in

Makkah. She insisted that she wanted to take him back, as her

home and her family was blessed with his presence.

Nabi used to accompany Haleemah’s sons

whenever they took the goats out to graze. It was during one of

these outings that the famous incident of the splitting of Nabi’s

chest took place. One day, Haleemah’s son

rushed into the house informing her that two strange men in

white clothes had taken Nabi away. When Hadhrat

Haleemah found him, he was pale and weak. He explained

that two men had cut open his chest and removed something

from inside. Due to this unusual incident, Haleemah became

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very worried and brought Nabi back to Makkah to his

mother.

Nabi’s mother passed away when he was only six years

old. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib then took care of him.

After two years, his grandfather also passed away. Thereafter, his

uncle Abu Taalib took the responsibility of looking after him. He

lovingly cared for him right until his death but, unfortunately he

did not accept Islam.

Lessons:

We must learn our family lineage.

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Questions

1. What was Nabi’s date of birth?

2. What was his lineage from his father’s side?

3. Which tribe did Nabi belong to?

4. Which family did Nabi belong to?

5. How many women breastfed Nabi ?

6. Whose slave was Suwaybah ?

7. Which tribe did Haleemah belong to?

8. How long did Nabi stay with her?

9. Which incident caused Haleemah to bring Nabi

back to his mother?

10. What was Nabi’s age when his mother passed away?

11. Who took care of Nabi after his mother passed

away?

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Keywords

Business Syria Busrah Buhaira

Seal of prophethood

Khadijah

Widow Jews

Profit Maysarah Christian

monk Nastoorah

First journey to Shaam (Syria)

Abu Taalib took Nabi with him on a business trip to

Syria. On the way, they passed a place called Busra where a

Christian monk by the name of Buhaira lived. He came to Nabi

, looked at him and told Abu Taalib that Nabi is

indeed the final prophet. All the signs that are mentioned in the

past divine books and scriptures are found in him. He showed

them the seal of prophethood on his back. He also advised Abu

Taalib not to take Nabi to Syria, as the Jews living there

may kill him. Abu Taalib accepted his advice and sent Nabi

back to Makkah.

Lesson:

Listen to the advice of the Ulama and your elders.

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Second journey to Shaam (Syria)

Hadhrat Khadijah was a very rich woman from the Quraish

tribe. She was a widow and had businesses in different places. She

needed a trustworthy and intelligent person to help her. She

heard the people praising Nabi and she could not find

any person better than him. Therefore, she made him in charge of

her wealth and sent him to Syria. She also sent her slave Maysarah

with Nabi to assist him.

During this journey, they met another Christian monk by the name

of Nastoorah. He saw Nabi sitting under a tree and bore

testimony to his nubuwat (prophet hood). According to him, only

Ambiyaa (Prophets) had rested beneath that tree.

Maysarah, who accompanied Nabi on this journey,

narrated that whenever it was hot and the rays of the sun struck

them, two angels would spread their wings and shade Nabi

.

Nabi sold the goods in a short period for a good profit

and returned from Syria with more goods. These goods were also

sold for a good profit.

Lessons:

1. By being trustworthy, we can benefit people.

2. When we are with the pious, observe them and take

lesson from their lives.

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Questions

1. Why did Nabi go to Syria?

2. With whom did he go?

3. Why did Buhaira advise that Nabi be sent back to

Makkah?

4. Did Abu Taalib carry out the advice of the monk?

5. Why did Nabi go to Syria for a second time?

6. Who sent him?

7. Why was Nabi chosen for this work?

8. Who was Maysarah?

9. What strange incident did he narrate about the journey?

10. What was the sign of nubuwat that the monk Nastoorah had

seen?

11. Was this trip successful? Explain your answer.

12. What lesson do we learn from this journey of Nabi ?

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Keywords

Nikah Qualities Maariya Qibtiyya

Mahr

twenty camels

twelve awqiyas of

silver

Twenty-five years old

forty years

four daughters

two sons

Ibraaheem

Honourable wives

Infancy

First nikah (marriage)

After hearing about the qualities of our Nabi , Hadhrat

Khadijah sent a proposal for marriage. Nabi’s

paternal uncle accepted it in exchange of a mahr (dowry) of

twenty camels. Nabi then married Hadhrat Khadijah

. Some say that the mahr was twelve awqiyas of silver (one

awqiya is equal to forty dirhams). Nabi’s age was

twenty-five years at that time and Hadhrat Khadijah was

forty years old.

Hadhrat Khadijah’s marriage to Nabi lasted for

twenty-five years and two months. Nabi did not marry

any other woman during her lifetime. From Hadhrat Khadijah

, Nabi had four daughters and two sons.

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The Names of Nabi’s children

1. Zaynub

2. Ruqayya

3. Umm-e-Kulthoom

4. Faatima

5. Qaasim

6. Abdullah was also referred to as Taahir

7. Ibraaheem was also the son of Nabi who was born

from Maariya Qibtiyya . He passed away during infancy.

The names of Nabi’s Honourable Wives

1. Hadhrat Khadijah

2. Hadhrat A’ishah

3. Hadhrat Zaynub binte Khuzaymah

4. Hadhrat Zaynub binte Jahsh

5. Hadhrat Umme Habeebah

6. Hadhrat Maymoonah

7. Hadhrat Sowdah

8. Hadhrat Hafsah

9. Hadhrat Umme Salimah

10. Hadhrat Juwayriyyah

11. Hadhrat Safiyyah

Lessons: If we want a successful marriage, our focus should be on the

character of the person whom we intend getting married to.

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Questions

1. Who was the first woman that Nabi married?

2. What quality did Hadhrat Khadijah see in Nabi

that made her propose to him?

3. What was the mahr (dowry) for this nikah?

4. What were the ages of Nabi and Hadhrat Khadijah

at the time of the marriage?

5. How many years did Hadhrat Khadijah spend in the

marriage of Nabi ?

6. How many children did they have and what were their names?

7. List the names of the other honourable wives of Nabi

?

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Keywords

Evil Practices murder, robbery,

drank liquor

As-Saadiq

Al-Ameen Valuable

Ka’bah Flood Masjidul Haraam

Hajr-e-Aswad

Character and dealings before Nubuwat (Prophethood)

The Arabs were involved in many evil practices before Islam. They committed murder, robbery, drank liquor, etc. Allah Ta’ala saved Nabi from these evils. Nabi’s akhlaaq

(character) was pure and his dealings were all correct. Very few possessed the qualities of Nabi . All the people of Makkah

trusted him. They called him As-Saadiq (the truthful) and Al-Ameen (the trustworthy). After Nabi received

nubuwat, the mushrikeen (idol worshipers) would still keep their valuables, etc. by him even though they opposed Nabi .

Once, a very strange incident occurred through which we learn how much the people trusted Nabi . The Ka’bah was

destroyed by a flood and all the tribes got together to rebuild the Ka’bah. When the time came to place the Hajr-e-Aswad (black stone), every tribe wanted the honour of placing it themselves. This was leading to a great dispute and fight.

Some wise people of the Quraish, in order to prevent this fight

from getting worse, held a meeting and decided that the first

person to enter the Masjidul Haraam from a certain door the next

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day would make a decision regarding the Hajr-e-Aswad and

everyone would have to accept his decision.

The next day, the first person to enter was our beloved Nabi

. When they saw him, they were extremely happy and

they all said together: “This is As-Saadiq. This is Al-Ameen. He is the

best person among the Arabs and he will make the best decision.”

When they presented the case in front of Nabi , he placed

the Hajr-e-Aswad on a piece of cloth and said that one person from

every tribe should be chosen to carry this cloth.

They all carried the cloth and when they reached the place where

the Hajr-e-Aswad was to be placed, Nabi picked it up

and placed it with his own mubaarak hands. This excellent decision

of Nabi made everyone happy and no dispute took

place.

Lessons:

Acquire the qualities of As-Saadiq and Al-Ameen.

Always avoid and prevent trouble.

Work with wisdom and tact.

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Questions

1. What was the condition of the Arabs before Islam?

2. What did they think about Nabi ?

3. What dispute took place when the Ka’bah was being rebuilt

and how did Nabi settle this dispute?

4. What is the Hajr-e-Aswad?

5. What is the meaning of As-Saadiq and Al-Ameen?

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Keywords

Muhammad

Rasool 124 000 Ambiyaa

Aadam

Nabi forty years

Hira Jibraeel

The difference between a Nabi and a Rasool

Rasools are those truthful servants of Allah Ta’ala who were sent

with a new shariah (divine laws from Allah Ta’ala) and were given a

new Divine book like the Qur-aan, Torah, etc.

It is not necessary for a Nabi to be given a new divine book and a

new shariah. A Nabi would follow the previous shariah and divine

book. There were approximately 124 000 Ambiyaa who

were sent to this (world). Hadhrat Aadam was the first Nabi

and Hadhrat Muhammad was the last.

It is necessary for us to believe that all the Ambiyaa (plural

of Nabi) whom Allah Ta’ala sent, were true. Our Nabi is

the greatest of all the Ambiyaa .

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The period of Nabi’s Nubuwat

Nabi received nubuwat at the age of forty.

Nabi mentions: “I was in the cave of Hira when Jibraeel

came to me and said, ‘ را ق ا (read)’. I told him that I do not

know how to read. Jibraeel then embraced me very tightly

and told me, ‘Read.’ Again I told him that I could not read. Jibraeel

then embraced me for the third time and again asked me to

read. I then asked him what I should read. At that time Jibraeel

recited the aayaat (verses) of Surah Iqra: رب كالذ ى ب اس را ا ق م

لم يع مالم up to خلق .”

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Questions

1. How many Ambiyaa were sent to this world?

2. What belief must we have about the Ambiyaa ?

3. What are the names of the first and last Nabi?

4. At What age did Nabi receive nubuwat?

5. Where was Nabi when he received nubuwat and

who came to him?

6. Explain the beginning of nubuwat in detail?

7. Which verses were revealed to Nabi in the cave?

8. What is the name of the cave?

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Keywords

Tableegh Mount Safa Mocked him Choked him

Intestine Suffocate Shaheed Boycotted

The beginning of Tableegh (Conveying the message

of Allah Ta’ala)

After receiving nubuwat, Nabi secretly called people to

worship Allah Ta’ala for three years. During this period, thirty

people accepted Islam. Nabi taught them in a house on

the outskirts of Makkah. They also worshipped Allah Ta’ala in this

house.

Public preaching of Islam and its opposition

Nabi was commanded to preach Islam in public. Nabi

first gathered his family members from the Quraish at

Mount Safa. He asked them if they regarded him as truthful. “Yes”,

they replied. “Will you believe me if I tell you that there is an army

behind me about to attack you?” He asked. They all said in one

voice, “Yes, you are the most Truthful amongst us!”

Thereafter Rasulullah said. “I am presenting to you such

a gift which no person had presented to his people. I have brought

that which will grant you success in religion and in this world. I

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take an oath in the name of Allah Ta’ala that He has sent me to the

world as a Nabi (Messenger).”

He also said, “There is a life to come after death and we will have to

stand before Allah Ta’ala. We will then have to answer for the

actions we did in the world.”

The Quraish did not accept this and spoke very harshly to Nabi

and mocked him. They began opposing him. The person

who opposed Nabi the most was his uncle, Abu Lahab,

regarding whom Surah Lahab was revealed. Nabi did

not worry about his opposition in any way and continued inviting

the people to Islam. The disbelievers caused great difficulties and

hardships to Nabi and the Sahaabah .

Persecution and difficulties

When Nabi performed Salaah in the Haram, they tied a

cloth around his mubaarak neck and choked him. This would cause

him to suffocate and his eyes would bulge out. At times the

intestine of a camel which was full of filth was placed on his head.

They even planned to smash Nabi’s mubaarak head and

make him a shaheed (martyr). They threw stones at him. They

prevented anybody from visiting Nabi .

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The Sahaabah were placed on burning hot coals and were

made to lie naked on the hot desert sand. They would be lashed

throughout the day and night. A rope would be tied around their

necks and a boulder placed on their chests. They were then

dragged on the rocky ground. Some of them used to be locked up

in a room where they were made to inhale the smoke of a fire until

they would suffocate. Some of them were wrapped in animal skins

and placed in the scorching sun. Some were tied to two camels

and the camels were made to run in opposite directions. When the

camels ran, their bodies were torn apart. Hadhrat Sumayya

was stabbed and was killed in this manner. She was the first person

to be killed for the sake of Islam.

Nabi and his Sahaabah were boycotted for three

years in the valley of Abu Taalib. The disbelievers made every

effort not to allow even a morsel of food or a sip of water to reach

the Muslims who believed in Allah Ta’ala. Their children cried out

of hunger but these oppressors never felt any pity for them. This

punishment was inflicted on them just because they believed in

Allah Ta’ala and were not worshipping the stone idols that the

disbelievers were worshipping. They also did not join them in their

evil actions of theft, drinking, gambling and other shameless acts.

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Bribery

When they realised that oppressing and causing difficulty to Nabi

will not stop him from preaching Islam, they decided to

bribe him. They told him: “If you want money, we will give you as

much as you wish. If you want leadership, we will appoint you as

our king. If you wish to marry, then we will marry you to the

woman of your choice.”

Nabi had one answer: “I do not want any of that. I cannot

stop the message which Allah Ta’ala has sent me with. If you place

the sun in my one hand and the moon in the other, then too, I

will not stop this work.”

In short, the call towards the truth (Islam) will continue under all

conditions. Up to this day, no power on earth can stop it. The Non-

Muslims were destroyed and disgraced. It will continue in this

manner until Qiyaamah. So long as we stay firm on the path of

Islam and continue practising upon the ways of our beloved Nabi

, we will never be destroyed.

Lessons:

1. Remain firm on that which is right. Do not leave the truth

because of fear of punishment or because of bribes.

2. Face the difficulties that come your way in the path of

truth with patience.

3. Show more concern for your own family than for others.

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Questions

1. What method did Nabi adopt when he started

calling to Islam?

2. Who did Nabi first call upon when he was

commanded to preach in public?

3. Who was the first to oppose him?

4. How was Nabi and his Sahaabah treated

when he started preaching Islam to the disbelievers?

5. How long did the disbelievers boycott Nabi and

his Sahaabah ?

6. What types of difficulties did they undergo during the

boycott period?

7. How did they try to bribe him?

8. What was Nabi’s answer to the disbelievers when

they offered him a bribe?

9. What lesson do we learn from the above incident?

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Keywords

Hijrat Habsha 5th Rajab 83 men & 18 women

Ja’far

Surah Maryam

Najaashi 7th year of Nubuwat

First Hijrat (To leave ones home for the sake of Islam) to Habsha, 5th year of Nubuwat

The mushrikeen witnessed the progress of Islam and they decided

to harm the Muslims in every possible way. At this time Nabi

allowed his Sahaabah to migrate (move over) to

Habsha (Ethiopia) so that they may worship Allah Ta’ala in peace.

The king of Ethiopia was a just and kind ruler. On the 5th of Rajab, in

the 5th year after nubuwat, about fifteen or sixteen Sahaabah

migrated to Ethiopia. This group comprised of eleven men

and five women.

Failed attempts of the disbelievers

When the disbelievers heard of the Muslims migrating to Ethiopia,

they followed the Muslims. A’mr ibnul A’as and Abdullah bin

Umayyah were sent with plenty of gifts to the king of Ethiopia.

They met the priests and presented gifts to the king saying:

“These people, who have come to your land, have turned against

their people. They will cause corruption in your land. You should

take them out of here and hand them over to us.”

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The king replied:

“How can I hand them over to you when I have not heard their side

as yet? This will cause me disgrace.”

The king then called the Muslims and asked them about their

condition. Hadhrat Ja’far went forward and delivered a very

inspiring speech. The summary of his message is as follows:

“Most honourable king! We were all misguided and worshipped

idols made from stone. We lived on haraam (unlawful) earnings

and ate carrion (dead animals). We used to fight, kill, oppress and

steal from one another. Corruption and evil became part of our

lives. In order to reform us, Allah Ta’ala sent to us a messenger,

whose family background and lineage was known to all. His

truthfulness and trustworthiness was famous among the Arabs. He

called us to worship one God and saved us from worshipping idols.

He commanded us to speak the truth, shun lying, deal with others

respectfully, be kind to people, stay away from haraam (unlawful),

not to harm others, not to steal the wealth of orphans, to be kind

to widows, perform salaah, perform hajj and discharge our Zakaah.

Your majesty, we believed him and brought Imaan on him.”

Hadhrat Ja’far thereafter recited some aayaat (verses) of

Surah Maryam and explained the belief of the Muslims regarding

Hadhrat Maryam and Hadhrat Isa .

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This truthful and inspiring talk affected the king so much that he

refused to hand over the Muslims to the Quraish. The king was

known as Najaashi.

Second hijrat to Habsha 7th year of Nubuwat

The Muslims were living in peace in Habsha. They were free to

worship Allah Ta’ala. They received news that all the people of

Makkah had now accepted Islam, so they returned to Makkah. On

reaching Makkah, they realised that the news was false. In fact, the

disbelievers of Makkah were now even more oppressive against

the Muslims. Therefore, Nabi permitted the Muslims, in

the 7th year of nubuwat, to migrate to Habsha for a second time.

On this occasion, 83 men and 18 women migrated. Besides them,

other Yemeni Muslims, from the tribe of Hadhrat Abu Moosa

Ash’ari , also joined them.

Lessons: 1. The purpose of living in this world is to practice Deen. Thus, if

the situation in our home town is such that it prevents us

from practising Deen, then we should find another place to

stay.

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Questions

1. What is the meaning of hijrat?

2. Why was the command of hijrat given?

3. Why was Habsha chosen as the place to make hijrat to?

4. How did the disbelievers plan to prevent the Muslims from

living in peace in Habsha?

5. What answer did the Muslims give to the king of Habsha with

regards to the complaints he received regarding them?

6. Who answered him and what effect did it have on the king’s

heart?

7. Why did the Muslims return to Makkah after living a peaceful

life in Habsha?

8. Why did they return to Habsha once again?

9. How many people went to Habsha in the second hijrat?

10. Did only the people from Makkah migrate or did other people

also migrate?

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Keywords

10th Year of Nubuwat

Street Boys A’ddaas Qarnus-Sa’aalib

Zaid bin Haarisaa

Yunus Neenwa Taaif

Taaif (10th Year of Nubuwat)

The boycott in the valley of Abu Taalib had a very bad effect on the

health of Abu Taalib and Hadhrat Khadijah . In a short time,

both of them passed away. There was nobody to protect and assist

Nabi in Makkah after his uncle Abu Taalib died. Nabi’s

beloved wife, Hadhrat Khadijah , who was a great

source of comfort to him, also passed away. In the meantime, the

hardships and oppression of the people of Makkah worsened and

there was no hope of them accepting Islam.

Nabi travelled to Taaif thinking that it was a town of

noble people. If they accepted Islam, it would have a good effect

on others. Hence, in the 10th year of Nubuwat, Nabi and

Hadhrat Zaid bin Haarisaa set out for Taaif.

Nabi spoke to the leaders of the town and invited them

to Islam. Instead of being kind and respectful, they treated him

very harshly. They made fun of Nabi and sent the street

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boys and other evil people to harm him. They ran behind him,

swore and threw stones at him, due to which he began to bleed.

When Nabi rested for a while, these wretched people

chased him and started pelting him with stones until blood flowed

from his body and filled his shoes. Hadhrat Zaid bin Haarisaa

, who was protecting Nabi , was also injured.

Whilst returning from Taaif, Nabi rested in an orchard

where he made a very emotional and touching duaa. The owner of

the orchard felt sorry for Nabi and sent his slave, whose

name was A’ddaas, with some grapes. Before eating the grapes,

Nabi recited bismillah. A’ddaas who was a Christian

commented: “There is nobody in this area who takes the name of

Allah.”

Nabi asked him where he came from. He replied: “I am

from Neenwa.” Nabi asked him: “Is it the same Neenwa

where a pious servant of Allah Ta’ala by the name of Yunus

lived?” A’ddaas replied: “How do you know about him?” Nabi

replied: “He was a Nabi and I am also a Nabi.”

On hearing this, A’ddaas kissed the forehead and hands of Nabi

and accepted Islam. When A’ddaas returned, his master

asked him: “What were you doing? This person will misguide you.”

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A’ddaas replied: “He is the final prophet. All the Ambiyaa of the

past gave glad tidings about him.”

When Nabi reached a place called Qarnus-Sa’aalib then

Jibraeel came to him and said: “Allah Ta’ala knows very well

how the people of Taaif have treated you and He has sent an angel

who is in charge of the mountains to assist you in whatever you

wish.”

The angel came to Nabi and said: “If you order me, I will

crush the people between these two mountains.” Nabi

replied: “No. I have hope in Allah Ta’ala that such people will be

born from their offspring who will worship Allah Ta’ala and will not

ascribe any partners to Him.”

Sometime later, this is exactly what happened and they all became

Muslims.

Lessons:

1. When in any difficulty, turn to Allah Ta’ala first (by making

duaa).

2. We must learn to forgive those that hurt us.

3. Show respect and honour to the pious people and Allah Ta’ala

will honour you.

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Questions

1. Why did Nabi travel to Taaif?

2. How did the people of Taaif treat Nabi?

3. Who was A’ddaas and why was he sent to Nabi?

4. What did A’ddaas’s master tell him and what was his reply?

5. What did Jibraeel tell Nabi on this journey

and what was his reply?

6. Later on, what happened to the people of Taaif?

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Keywords

10th year of nubuwat

Buraaq Masjidul-

Aqsa Sidratul-Muntaha

Salaah five times a day

Only one night

Trade caravan

Abu Bakr

Mi’raaj (10th year of nubuwat)

The incident of Mi’raaj took place after returning from Taaif in the

10th year of nubuwat. The occasion of Mi’raaj has great

significance in Islamic history. In comparison to all the other

Ambiyaa , this honour was granted only to our Nabi

.

A brief explanation of this incident is as follows:

Jibraeel and Mikaaeel seated Nabi on the

buraaq (a special horse from Jannah) and took him from Makkah

to Masjid-ul-Aqsa in Jerusalem. This buraaq was very swift. Each

step was as far as one could see. When they reached Masjid-ul-

Aqsa, azaan was called out and Nabi led the Salaah. All

the other Ambiyaa followed Nabi in salaah.

Thereafter, Nabi ascended (went up to) the different

skies where he met the different Ambiyaa . On the first sky

he met Aadam , on the second sky I’sa and Yahya

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, on the third sky Yusuf , on the fourth sky Idrees

, on the fifth sky Haroon , on the sixth sky Moosa

and on the seventh sky he met Ibraaheem . (Saheeh

Al-Bukhaari)

Thereafter, Nabi went to the Sidratul-Muntaha (a point

very close to the A’rsh (throne of Allah Ta’ala) beyond which no

creation can pass) and entered Jannah. There he saw the wonders

of Jannah. Nabi then saw Jahannam, which was full of

punishments. Nabi then went further and saw Allah

Ta’ala.

In reality, Nabi did not only see Allah Ta’ala in his mind

but physically with his eyes. Nabi fell into sajdah and

was granted the opportunity of speaking to Allah Ta’ala physically

in his presence. It was at this time that salaah was made fardh

(compulsory) five times a day. Thereafter, Nabi returned

to Makkah. This entire journey took place in just a portion of a

night.

The next morning the news of the Mi’raaj spread in Makkah and

the people began mocking Nabi . To test Nabi ,

they asked him to describe Masjidul-Aqsa and his other

experiences. Nabi gave them a clear description of all

that they had requested of him.

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On his return, Nabi passed by the trade caravans of the

Quraish that were on their way to Syria at that time. He greeted

them and they recognised the voice of Nabi . When these

caravans returned to Makkah, they bore testimony to this.

The Muslims accepted this without any doubt. The first to accept it

was Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq . These proofs were

presented to those who refused to believe him. Eventually they

began saying that this journey was an act of magic and that Nabi

was a magician.

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Keywords

Gheebat Interest Highway robbery

Deliver lectures

Did not perform Salaah

Did not pay zakaah

Adultery Did not fulfil the rights of

others

Lessons of Mi’raaj

During Mi’raaj, Nabi witnessed many people receiving

punishment in Jahannam for their evil deeds.

A group of people with fingernails of copper were scratching

their faces and chests. When Nabi asked about this

group, Jibraeel replied that they were those who made

gheebat (used to backbite) in the world.

One person was swimming in a river of blood and a boulder was

being thrown at him all the time. When Jibraeel was asked

who this person was, he replied that he used to deal in interest.

There was a group of people whose heads were being smashed

by boulders. Thereafter their heads would return to their original

form and get smashed again. This punishment continued all the

time. When Nabi asked Jibraeel who these people

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were, he replied that they were those who did not perform their

fardh salaah.

A group of people had rags tied around their private parts. They

were grazing on the thorns and stones of Jahannam as camels

graze. Jibraeel explained that they were those who did not

pay their zakaah.

Some men and women were in front of two pots. One pot had

cooked meat and the other had raw meat. They were eating the

raw meat. Nabi asked Jibraeel who they were. He

replied that they were those men and women who committed

zina (adultery).

There was a stick that was in the middle of the path. It would tear

up whoever passed by it. When Nabi asked Jibraeel

about this, he replied that this is the example of those who

hide on the side of the roads and loot the people passing by

(highway robbers).

A group of people collected a huge pile of wood, which they were

unable to carry. They continued adding to the pile of wood.

Jibraeel explained that this is the example of the people

who have not fulfilled the rights of others.

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The cheeks and lips of a group of people were being cut with

iron scissors. After being cut, they would return back to normal.

Their cheeks and lips would then be cut again and in this manner

the punishment continued. When Jibraeel was asked as to

who they were, he replied that these were the people who would

deliver lectures and advise others, but they themselves did not

practise upon what they said.

May Allah Ta’ala protect and save us from all these evil actions so

that we do not receive any punishment in the Hereafter. Aameen.

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Question

1. When did Mi’raaj take place?

2. How did Nabi travel from Makkah to Masjidul-Aqsa?

3. What did Nabi do after reaching Masjidul-Aqsa?

4. Which Prophets did Nabi meet and on which sky?

5. Did the people of Makkah accept the incident of Mi’raaj when

they heard of it?

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6. List three evil actions and the punishment given for those who

do these evil actions.

7. Who were the people whose heads were being smashed and

whose cheeks and lips were being cut with iron scissors?

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Keywords

Khazraj As’ad bin

Zuraarah Ows Aqabah

Zakwaan Bay’at Tableegh “New” Deen

Islam in Madinah Tayyibah

Nabi continued preaching among the people. He would

go alone into the market places and meet the people. He tried

different methods of preaching. With the exception of a few

people, everyone mocked him and caused all kinds of difficulties to

him.

In this manner ten years had passed. During this period, some

people from the tribe of Khazraj in Madinah came to Makkah and

met Nabi . Among them were two men, one by the name

of As’ad bin Zuraarah and the other by the name of

Zakwaan bin ‘Abdil Qais . Six men in that group accepted

Islam. As’ad and Zakwaan were among the six.

Nabi asked them: “Will you assist me in preaching

Islam?” They replied: “At the moment there is war amongst us. It

will be improper for you to come to Madinah now. It will be better

if you come when there is peace.” They promised to make an effort

for peace and return to Makkah the next year.

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They went back to Madinah and made peace amongst themselves.

The fight between the Ows and the Khazraj ended. Keeping to

their promise, the group returned the next year at the time of haj.

There were ten people from the Khazraj and two from the Ows in

this group. Many of those who had not become Muslims the

previous year, now accepted Islam. This Bay’at (Pledge of

allegiance) with Nabi took place in a valley called

‘Aqabah. Therefore, this pledge is known as Bay’atul-‘Aqabah-Al-

Ula (The first pledge at Aqabah).

When these people returned to Madinah and started making

tableegh (spreading Islam), Islam began to be discussed in every

home. Even in public, people spoke about this “New” Deen

(religion).

Lessons: 1. If you make a promise, keep up to it.

2. Whatever effort you are making, do not give it up. Even after

years of trying, carry on. Allah Ta’ala will one day open the way

for you.

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Keywords

Mus’ab bin ‘Umair

seventy men & two women

Bay’atul-‘Aqabah

As- Saaniyah

The pleasure of Allah Ta’ala

First Madrasah in Madinah Munawwarah

The Ows and Khazraj got together and wrote a letter to Nabi

, which stated:

“Al-hamdulillah! Islam is spreading in Madinah. Could you please

send someone who will teach us the Qur-aan, Deeni matters and

guide us in spreading Islam further?”

Nabi chose Hadhrat Mus’ab bin ‘Umair for this

work and sent him to Madinah Munawwarah. When he reached

Madinah, he started a madrasah and began teaching the people.

After making an effort for only one year, he sent a group of

seventy men and two women to Nabi the following

year at the time of Haj.

Nabi hosted them warmly and at night used to speak to

them for a long time in a valley. Each one of them took Bay’at

(Pledge of allegiance) at the hands of Nabi promising to

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remain steadfast at all times and to assist Nabi in

spreading Islam.

They then asked: “What will we receive in exchange for this?” Nabi

replied: “The pleasure of Allah Ta’ala and Jannah.” On

hearing this they all said that they were happy and pleased.

History is proof to the fact that these people fulfilled this promise

until death. Their children also remained steadfast to it. This Bay’at

(pledge) is known as Bay’atul-‘Aqabah As-Saaniyah (The second

pledge of ‘Aqabah).

Lessons 1. Always have the desire to improve yourself.

2. Make Allah Ta’ala’s pleasure and Jannah the goal of your life.

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Questions 1. How did Islam start in Madinah?

2. Who were amongst the first people of Madinah to accept

Islam?

3. Which tribe did they belong to?

4. What does Bay’atul-‘Aqabah mean?

5. How many people took Bay’at (pledge) at Bay’at-ul-‘Aqabah As-

Saaniyah?

6. What did these people do after they took Bay’at and what

effect did it have?

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7. Who was the teacher in the first Madrasah of Madinah

Tayyibah?

8. What effort did he make and what was the result of it?

9. After the people of Madinah accepted Islam, where did they

meet Nabi and what promise did they make?

10. Did they fulfil this promise or not?

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Keywords

Hijrat Darun-Nadwa Mount Saur two camels

Surah Yaseen Amaanaat Hadhrat Ali

Guide

Hijrat (migration) to Madinah Munawwarah

When the disbelievers of Makkah heard that the people of

Madinah took Bay’at (Pledge) at the hands of Nabi , they

became very angry. Every day they thought of new plans to harm

the Muslims.

Seeing this condition, Nabi gave the Sahaabah

permission to make hijrat (migrate) to Madinah Munawwarah.

The Sahaabah secretly left for Madinah until there were no

Muslims left in Makkah besides Nabi , Hadhrat Abu Bakr

, Hadhrat Ali and a few weak Sahaabah .

Hadhrat Abu Bakr also intended to migrate, but Nabi

stopped him and told him to wait a while and make

hijrat with him.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr was waiting to make hijrat and kept aside

two camels for this journey; one for himself and the other for Nabi

.

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The disbelievers were constantly making an effort to harm the

Muslims. Each one of them took a part in it. One day, they got

together in Darun-Nadwa (House to discuss important matters)

to decide what they should do to Nabi . Someone

suggested that he should be imprisoned. Some suggested that he

should be chased out. The cunning and evil ones among them did

not accept these ideas and said that they would not be successful

by doing this.

Abu Jahal suggested that Nabi should be killed. One

person from each tribe should take part in the killing so that Nabi’s

family would not be able to take revenge.

Allah Ta’ala informed Nabi of this meeting and

commanded him to make hijrat. That night Nabi told

Hadhrat Ali to sleep in his bed. The amaanaat (trusts) of the

non-muslims that were kept by Nabi were all handed

over to Hadhrat Ali with the instruction to return them to

the people the next morning.

Thereafter, Nabi left his home whilst a group of the

disbelievers were waiting at the door. Nabi came out of

the house reciting Surah Yaaseen and when he reached the aayat

(verse):

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غ و لفهم ناهم شي فأ نيبص

And we have covered them (with the darkness of Kufr and sin) so they cannot see (the truth).

He threw a handful of sand which covered their eyes. He repeated

this verse a few times. Due to this, Allah Ta’ala blinded the

disbelievers and they were unable to see Nabi .

Nabi then went to the house of Hadhrat Abu Bakr

and found him waiting there. Abu Bakr hired a guide to

show them the way. They left his house secretly and went towards

Mount Saur.

Lessons:

1. When you are entrusted with something, make sure that you

return it.

2. Before doing any task (work), make proper arrangements.

3. When in difficulty recite Surah Yaseen.

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Questions

1. What was the reason for making hijrat to Madinah

Munawwarah?

2. Who was with Nabi when he made hijrat?

3. How did Nabi come out of his home and how was he

saved from the evil of the disbelievers?

4. Who did Nabi leave on his bed and why did he not

take him with?

5. Where did Nabi and Hadhrat Abu Bakr

proceed to?

6. What happened at Darun Nadwa?

7. What did Abu Jahl say?

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Keywords

Qiyaafah Bent Down Cave Umayyah bin Khalaf

Spider Pigeon three days Asma

The cave of Saur

At night, Nabi and Hadhrat Abu Bakr left Makkah

and went to the cave of Saur. When the disbelievers came to know

the next morning that Nabi had left his home, they

became very worried and sent some people to search for him.

Those who were experts in qiyaafah (an art of tracking footprints)

followed the footprints of Nabi and came to the cave. If

they had bent down a little, they would have seen Nabi .

Hadhrat Abu Bakr became very worried but Nabi

consoled him saying: “Do not fear. Allah Ta’ala is with us.” Allah

Ta’ala caused the disbelievers to turn away from the cave and they

did not even look inside.

Umayyah bin Khalaf said: “How could anyone ever enter here? A

spider has spun its web over the entrance and a pigeon has built

its nest and laid its eggs here.”

This was all the plan of Allah Ta’ala. When Allah Ta’ala wishes to

safeguard a person, He makes the means for it. Nabi and

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Hadhrat Abu Bakr stayed in this cave for three days until the

disbelievers lost hope in finding them.

During these three days, Hadhrat Abu Bakr’s son used to

inform them at night of what was happening in Makkah and would

return before the morning. His daughter, Hadhrat Asma ,

would send food for them. He commanded his slave to herd the

sheep up to the cave so that the footprints of Nabi and

Hadhrat Abu Bakr would be erased.

Lessons:

1. In all situations, place your trust in Allah Ta’ala.

2. When Allah Ta’ala wants to protect someone, none can harm

him.

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Questions

1. How many days did Nabi stay in the cave?

2. Who was with Nabi ?

3. Why did the disbelievers not search for Nabi in the

cave?

4. Who brought food for Nabi ?

5. What lesson do we learn from this incident?

6. What is the meaning of qiyaafah?

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Keywords

Aamir bin Fuhairah

4th of Rabi-ul-Awwal

Abdullah bin Urayqeet

Suraaqah bin Maalik

Quraish horse barakat Abu Jahal

To Madinah Munawwarah

After staying for three days in the cave of Saur, Hadhrat Abu Bakr’s

slave, ‘Aamir bin Fuhairah , brought two camels to

the cave on the 4th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. He also brought a guide

whose name was Abdullah-ibn-Urayqeet.

The unseen help of Allah Ta’ala

Nabi left the cave of Saur with Hadhrat Abu Bakr ,

‘Aamir bin Fuhayrah and Abdullah bin Urayqeet. At the

same time Suraaqah bin Maalik was sent by the Quraish to

search for Nabi . As he approached Nabi , his

horse slipped and he fell off. He climbed back on to his horse and

followed Nabi .

Hadhrat Abu Bakr turned around and looked at him but

Nabi did not pay any attention to Suraaqah at all. When

Suraaqah came very close, the legs of his horse sunk into the

ground and Suraaqah fell off for the second time. He tried to pull

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the horse’s legs out but was unable to do so. He was forced to ask

Nabi for protection and Nabi granted him

safety.

Through the barakat (blessings) of Nabi , his horse got

freed. When the horse’s legs came out of the ground, smoke began

to rise from that place. When Suraaqah saw this, he was

convinced that this person is a Nabi. With extreme humility he

presented some of his provisions to Nabi but Nabi

did not accept it. He only requested Suraaqah not to tell

anyone of his whereabouts. Suraaqah fulfilled this promise and

only after a few days narrated this incident to Abu Jahal. He also

advised him not to oppose Nabi .

Lessons:

1. When a promise is made, make sure that it is fulfilled.

2. When the truth (in any matter) becomes apparent, accept it

immediately - with humility.

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Questions

1. After how many days did Nabi come out of the cave

and how many people were travelling with him?

2. Who was Suraaqah?

3. How did Allah Ta’ala save Nabi from Suraaqah?

4. What effect did it have on him?

5. What promise did he make to Nabi and did he keep

to it?

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Keywords

Umme Ma’bad

Goat Udders Husband

Mu’jizah (miracle) of Nabi

On the way to Madinah Munawwarah, Nabi passed by

the tent of Umme Ma’bad . Her goat, that was not giving

milk, was tied on one side of her tent. Nabi sought

permission from her and rubbed his hands on its udders. The

udders became filled with milk and eventually it gave so much

milk that Nabi and all his companions drank from it.

Thereafter, they continued on the journey. When Umme Ma’bad’s

husband returned and heard what had happened, he exclaimed:

“By the qasam of Allah Ta’ala! This is the very same pious person

from Makkah.” Thereafter, both of them made hijrat to Madinah

and accepted Islam.

Lessons:

Before using anything, make sure that you ask the owner for

permission.

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Questions

1. After leaving the cave of Saur, where did Nabi stop?

2. How did Umme Ma’bad treat Nabi and what mu’jizah

of Nabi was shown at that time?

3. What effect did this incident have on Umme Ma’bad and

her husband?

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Keywords

Quba fourteen days first Masjid Hadhrat Ali

The beginning of the Islamic calendar

On the journey to Madinah, Nabi stayed in Quba for

fourteen days. Quba is on the outskirts of Madinah Munawwarah. It

was here that Nabi built the first Masjid in the history

of Islam.

Before making hijrat, Nabi entrusted the amaanaat

(trusts) that people had kept by him, to Hadhrat Ali . Hadhrat

Ali returned these amaanaat (trusts) to their owners and

then left for Madinah and joined Nabi in Quba.

Hadhrat Umar later started the Islamic calendar from the

time of hijrat and the first month of the Islamic calendar was fixed

as Muharram.

Lessons: 1. If you have been given a trust, make sure that you return it.

2. If after being given a trust you cannot return it personally,

make arrangements for it to be returned by someone else.

3. As Muslims, we should know the dates of the many

different events that had transpired in Islamic history.

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Questions

1. Where is Quba?

2. How many days did Nabi stay in Quba and what did

he do there?

3. What is the first month of the Islamic calendar called?

4. Write down what is today’s Islamic date?

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Keywords

Friday Poetry Banu Saalim Abu Ayyoob

Ansaari

Camel Jumu’ah Unbaked

bricks Date palms

Entrance into Madinah Munawwarah

Nabi prepared to leave for Madinah on a Friday in the

month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The Ansaar of Madinah were walking

around the camel of Nabi . They were full of joy and the

young children recited poetry welcoming him. They reached the

area of the Banu Saalim at the time of Jumu’ah. Nabi

performed the Jumu’ah Salaah here. After the Salaah, Nabi

climbed back onto the camel and proceeded to the city.

Whenever Nabi passed the house of an Ansaari, he

would request Nabi to stay at his home. Nabi

would reply: “Leave the camel as it is. Wherever Allah Ta’ala wishes

it to stop, it will stop.” The camel continued walking and finally sat

in front of the house of Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob Ansaari .

Hence Nabi stayed at his house.

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Masjid-un-Nabawi

There was no Masjid in Madinah Munawwarah before the coming

of Nabi . The place, where the camel of Nabi

sat, was purchased and a Masjid was built on that spot. The wall

was built from unbaked bricks, the pillars were made from date

palms and the roof was made from its branches.

It appears in some narrations that stones were placed as walls and

thereafter changes and alterations were made to the Masjid

according to the need until the present day as we see it.

May Allah Ta’ala allow those people who keep the Masjid

occupied, to prosper till the Day of Qiyaamah. Aameen.

There were two rooms built at the side of the Masjid. One was for

Hadhrat Aaishah and the other for Hadhrat Sowdah .

Later on more rooms were built according to the need.

Lessons: 1. When moving into a new area, if there is no Masjid, build a

Masjid for the worship of Allah Ta’ala.

2. When building a Masjid, keep it simple.

3. Always be ready and eager to entertain guests.

4. When your suggestion is refused, do not insist that it must

be accepted.

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Questions

1. On which day did Nabi enter Madinah Munawwarah?

2. After entering Madinah, where did Nabi perform

Jumuah Salaah?

3. Where did Nabi stay?

4. What was the reason for him staying there?

5. Where was the first Masjid in Madinah Munawwarah built?

6. What were the walls and roof of the Masjid made from?

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Keywords

Muhaajireen Ansaar Half my wealth Market place

Brotherhood Inherited Independence Cancelled

Mu-aakhaat (Brotherhood)

Those Sahaabah who came from Makkah to Madinah were

totally helpless. Nabi made an agreement of

brotherhood (Mu-aakhaat) between the Muhaajireen and the

Ansaar. They supported and assisted each another. The Ansaar

tried to compete with one another in assisting the Muhaajireen.

They allowed the Muhaajireen to do as they wished with their

houses, wealth, properties and orchards and gave preference to

the Muhaajireen over themselves.

Once, an Ansaari Sahaabi told his Muhaajir brother, “Take half

my wealth. My house has two sections, take whichever section you

wish. I have two wives. I will divorce the one you like and you may

marry her thereafter.”

The Muhaajir Sahaabi replied: “May Allah Ta’ala bless you in your

wealth and family. Show me the way to the marketplace and I will

see to my own needs.”

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In short, the Ansaar displayed the highest form of brotherhood and

the Muhaajireen displayed the highest form of independence. If

any Muhaajir took anything, he made up for it later. Initially they

also inherited from each other due to mu-aakhaat (brotherhood)

but later Allah Ta’ala cancelled this law.

Lessons: 1. Always be ready to assist the needy.

2. Give preference to others over yourself.

3. As far as possible, try not to ask anyone for any material things.

4. Remain independent from the creation as far as material

things are concerned.

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Questions

1. What is the meaning of mu-aakhaat?

2. Who were the Muhaajireen?

3. Who were the Ansaar?

4. How did the Ansaar treat the Muhaajireen after the agreement

of mu-aakhaat?

5. How did the Muhaajireen respond to them?

6. Does the law of inheriting from each other still exist between

the Muhaajireen and Ansaar?

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Keywords

Final Prophet Jealousy Treaty Banu

Qaynuqaa

Banu Nazeer Banu

Quraizah Quraish Jews

Treaty with the Jews

The Jews of Madinah knew very well that Nabi was the

final Prophet and that the Ambiyaa of the past had given

glad tidings regarding him. However, due to their hatred and

enmity for Nabi , they continued opposing him and

plotting with the disbelievers of Makkah against him.

When Nabi settled in Madinah, their anger and hatred

increased. They realised that they would no more be respected

and honoured in the presence of Nabi . With the

exception of a few Jews who accepted Islam, the rest of them were

burning with jealousy and hatred for Nabi .

Nabi felt it necessary to enter into a treaty (agreement)

with them in order to be safe from their danger. The treaty

highlighted the following:

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1. The Jews would be free to practise their religion.

2. If the Muslims engaged in war, the Jews would assist the

Muslims.

3. The Jews and Muslims will live as friends.

4. If Madinah is attacked, the Muslims and Jews will join forces

against the enemy.

5. If any one of them enters into a treaty with the enemy, the

other group would also be part of the treaty.

6. None of the groups will grant safety to the Quraish.

7. Together, they would assist the oppressed.

8. If a dispute occurred between the Muslims and the Jews,

Nabi would be the final judge to settle it.

The Jews did not adhere to this treaty. In the 2nd year, the Banu

Qaynuqaa’ broke the treaty. Likewise the Banu Nazeer also broke

the treaty in the 4th year and the Banu Quraizah in the 5th year.

Lessons:

1. Hatred and jealousy prevents a person from accepting the

truth.

2. Do not invite difficulty and danger. As far as possible, make

arrangements to be protected.

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Questions

1. What treaty did the Jews of Madinah make with Nabi

?

2. Why did they make this treaty?

3. Did the Jews adhere to it or not?

4. Which tribes broke the treaty and in which year?

5. Mention five clauses mentioned in the treaty

Twenty One

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Keywords

Dreams Shariah Bilal Muazzin

Azaan

Nabi disliked using the methods of the Jews and

Christians for calling the people to the Masjid at the time of Salaah.

There was a need to adopt a method to gather the people in the

Masjid at the time of Salaah. Allah Ta’ala showed some of the

Sahaabah the azaan in their dreams. The Sahaabah

related their dreams to Nabi and he preferred it over

other suggestions. It was then introduced in the Shariah. Hadhrat

Bilal was appointed as the muazzin and Allah Ta’ala made

him the leader of the muazzins till the Day of Qiyaamah.

Lessons:

1. We should not adopt the ways of the non-Muslims.

2. We should always respect and honour the Azaan and the

Muazzin.

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Questions

1. Why was there a need for the azaan?

2. If the purpose of azaan is achieved through any other way will

it be permissible?

3. What are the words of azaan?

4. Can the words of the azaan be changed?

5. Who is the leader of the Muazzins till the Day of Qiyaamah?